Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
In addition to the vitamin A and fiber it supplies in abundance, broccoli contains an unusual compound -- sulforaphane -- that may reduce your risk of certain types of cancer, lower your cholesterol and combat ulcer-causing Helicobacter pylori bacteria in your digestive system.
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L-glutamine is an amino acid you can take as a dietary supplement. Zoloft is an antidepressant medication and is prescribed for a variety of psychological disorders in addition to depression. When you take them together, L-glutamine and Zoloft should pose no special risk to your health.
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Lettuce is a popular vegetable in the produce section. Once you buy lettuce and take it home, you might not eat it for a few days. If it develops brown spots before you get around to eating it, you might not have to throw it out. However, be wary if the lettuce has sliminess and mold.
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Kelp is a type of brown seaweed high in iodine, protein, calcium and iron. It is commonly sold dried, as kelp will rehydrate quickly with a number of cooking processes. You can either steam, saute or boil dried kelp to serve as a side dish or use in a recipe.
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The sugar molecule is the simplest form of carbohydrate, according to MayoClinic.com. Sugar gets absorbed into the bloodstream and becomes blood sugar, or glucose, where it acts as fuel for your entire body for functions ranging from breathing to jogging. Your body can also store some sugar for later use.
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Mini cupcakes allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging by offering a burst of flavor in a reasonable portion. Fortunately, with a bit of attention, the tiny treats are just as easy to bake as their larger counterparts.
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Poultry deep fryers, also known as turkey fryers, cook whole birds quickly and fully with little hassle. They produce crunchy, flavorful skin while ensuring the meat within remains moist and tender. Between 6 and 8 minutes per pound of meat is required to cook chicken fully when deep frying.
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Discussing the gravity of fecal matter may not be the most appealing topic, but it is a necessary one as "floaters" may indicate serious health complications.
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Natural bee honey has been suggested as an alternative treatment for hay fever and other allergies. Not all honey is the same, however, since bees make honey by gathering nectar from the flowers common in their vicinity.
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Some people suffer intestinal gas after eating cooked cabbage, but the gas is something the sufferers have made, not something in the cabbage. It's the product of bacterial action on the cabbage's rich dose of fiber.
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Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, sold under the brand name of Adderall, is a stimulant medication. Doctors prescribe the medication to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Adderall is a controlled substance because it can become addicting.
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If you become tired and have difficulty focusing between meals, consider eating a snack to boost your energy levels. Granola bars and energy bars are small, portable snacks that give you fuel during the day. No clear criteria define the differences between granola bars and energy bars.
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Keppra is one of the anti-seizure drugs that may be prescribed to the 2.3 million Americans who have epilepsy. Like many medications, Keppra can interact with other drugs and nutritional supplements and may cause deficiencies of the B-complex vitamins.
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Eating fish increases the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, but frying the fish diminishes the health benefits. When you fry fish, it may taste delicious, but the frying process adds a significant amount of fat. The oil is absorbed into the batter, making it crispy, but bad for your health.
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Advertised as providing a quick boost, energy drinks are popular with young adults, teens and even younger children, who often drink them like sodas. This can lead to side effects such as frequent urination, which may also have other underlying causes.
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Salmon and trout both belong to the same fish family, along with grayling and chars. As a result, preparation methods for cooking the fish are largely interchangeable. Given the popularity both salmon and trout, they are regularly used to stock lakes -- and you can find them in most parts of the world.
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Gynecomastia is the abnormally large growth of breast tissue in boys and adult men. Most often gynecomastia is associated with an imbalance between the hormones testosterone and estrogen. Soy contains a variety of chemicals, including phytoestrogens, or βplant estrogens.
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Oodles of Noodles, which are ramen noodles packaged with a variety of seasonings and sold by Nissin Foods, provide a quick, easy and inexpensive meal. Oodles of Noodles are precooked and sold in a block, so cooking them involves nothing more than rehydrating with boiling water.
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The cornerstone of the Japanese diet, Nishiki rice is a Japonica medium-grained, slightly sticky rice that begs to be eaten with chopsticks and molded into sushi rolls. If you don't know how to make Japanese rice, it can be quite tricky.
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Boiling your potatoes before you toss then into the oven helps the pieces develop a crispy outside coating. The boiling period also reduces the time you have to bake the potatoes to cook them completely and make them crispy.
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